SHE Specialist & Team Lead

SUMMARY:
To lead the company’s safety, health, environmental and facilities functions, ensuring legal compliance, effective risk control, reliable facilities, maintained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and measurable environmental performance across Head Office and branches. The role coordinates ESG reporting and product regulatory compliance with the relevant internal functions and external bodies

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Matric (Grade 12) SAMTRAC \/ NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent SHE certifications A related post-matric qualification in manufacturing (Operations\/Engineering\/SHEQ) Minimum of 5 years' experience in an SHE related role Minimum of 3 years in a Manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience Implementing and Maintaining of ISO 14001 and 45001 IOSH \/ SAIOSH Membership - advantageous Certified \/ Trained: ISO Internal Auditor - advantageous Advanced Fire Safety Certificate - advantageous First Aid Level 2 Certificate - advantageous Emergency Coordinator Training - advantageous Main duties: SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) Management Develop, implement, and maintain SHE policies, procedures, and management systems Ensure full compliance with South African legislation and International best practice guidelines: (OHSA, NEMA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001) Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) and implement mitigation controls Lead SHE audits, inspections, and incident investigations to prevent recurrence Develop and manage emergency preparedness and response plans Promote a zero-harm safety culture through training and awareness programs Manage & Lead SHE personnel and OHSA legal appointees Ensure all mandatory legal appointments are current, trained, and compliant with OHSA requirements ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Sustainability & Reporting Develop and implement ESG strategies aligned with global frameworks and company sustainability goals Monitor and report on ESG performance, including environmental and social impact metrics Drive environmental initiatives: Energy efficiency and carbon reduction Waste minimization and recycling programs Water conservation strategies Promote social responsibility: Employee health, well-being, and inclusion Community engagement initiatives Ensure governance compliance: Ethical business practices Transparency and regulatory reporting Coordinate environmental improvement initiatives Monitor energy, water and waste performance Maintain environmental compliance programmes Compile sustainability performance reports Provide ESG-related metrics and reports when required Facilities Management Oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of buildings and infrastructure Manage: Maintenance teams and contractors Security, cleaning, and utilities Service-level agreements and vendor contracts Conduct regular facility inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards Plan and manage: Repairs, refurbishments, and capital projects Space utilization and office layouts Develop and monitor facilities budgets and cost control initiatives Ensure business continuity through maintenance planning and emergency response readiness Compliance, Risk & Governance Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and ISO requirements Support: ISO 9001 integrated management activities, together with Quality as part of the IMS Coordinate: Integrated management review, legal compliance and consolidated audit readiness Maintain SHE\/ESG documentation, records, and reporting systems Act as the primary liaison with regulators and auditors Integrate SHE and ESG risks into enterprise risk management frameworks Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams Drive a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement Engage with stakeholders: Employees Contractors and suppliers Regulatory bodies and communities Product Certification Coordinate product certification and regulatory compliance activities with Engineering, Quality, Product Management and external certification bodies Maintain the certification register, monitor renewal dates and regulatory changes and escalate compliance risks General Develop SHE and ESG dashboards and management reports for executive leadership review Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management.